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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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